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HansTWN · 01-09-2010, 07:35 PM

For me a tablet only makes sense as an even more portable laptop replacement, since a tablet as a reader replacement is still at least 2 years away. For that it would have to have a full fledged operating system, a separate stand, it must be no more than 1 1/2 pounds, accept bluetooth keyboard and mouse input, play full HD video, with a battery that lasts a full day, and have a superb screen.

But just a giant size phone or ipod? That wouldn't be worth the cost.

01-09-2010, 07:35 PM	#195
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	For me a tablet only makes sense as an even more portable laptop replacement, since a tablet as a reader replacement is still at least 2 years away. For that it would have to have a full fledged operating system, a separate stand, it must be no more than 1 1/2 pounds, accept bluetooth keyboard and mouse input, play full HD video, with a battery that lasts a full day, and have a superb screen. But just a giant size phone or ipod? That wouldn't be worth the cost. Last edited by HansTWN; 01-09-2010 at 07:38 PM.